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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,926 cc

L29 SPHMOT history

L29 SPH is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

L29 SPH grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,634 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 SPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 SPH was last recorded at 130,634 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 4,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,996 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,638 miles
Average per year
7,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,634 miles
  • 2025 – 125,996 miles
  • 2024 – 118,454 miles
  • 2023 – 111,704 miles
  • 2022 – 105,458 miles
  • 2020 – 100,942 miles
  • 2019 – 95,606 miles
  • 2018 – 92,473 miles
  • 2016 – 79,736 miles
  • 2015 – 64,305 miles
  • 2014 – 37,736 miles
  • 2013 – 31,557 miles
  • 2012 – 24,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,634 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in o/s steering rack end..

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,634 miles (+4,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,634 miles
    Test number
    201839175161
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s steering rack end..

  2. Pass125,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,996 miles
    Test number
    275995057577
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail125,996 miles (+7,542)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,996 miles
    Test number
    317231023448
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass118,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    118,454 miles
    Test number
    320534889613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,454 miles (+6,750)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,454 miles
    Test number
    405787097522
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,704 miles (+6,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,704 miles
    Test number
    477865525238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass105,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,458 miles
    Test number
    156655500876
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail105,458 miles (+4,516)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,458 miles
    Test number
    695950460523
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,942 miles (+5,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,942 miles
    Test number
    900921558704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear alloy has been repaired but repair is fine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass95,606 miles (+3,133)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,606 miles
    Test number
    780050588274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear alloy as been repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass92,473 miles (+12,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,473 miles
    Test number
    408726423671
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  12. Pass79,736 miles (+15,431)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,736 miles
    Test number
    401140139531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,305 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,305 miles
    Test number
    878149805208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,970 miles (+26,234)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,970 miles
    Test number
    327762905454
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass37,736 miles (+6,179)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,736 miles
    Test number
    469678584135
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass31,557 miles (+6,608)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,557 miles
    Test number
    267299163405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,949 miles
    Test number
    955416262114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L29 SPH

Does L29 SPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SPH is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 SPH?
The MOT on L29 SPH is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 SPH done?
L29 SPH was recorded at 130,634 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 7,787 miles a year.
Has L29 SPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 SPH has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 SPH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L29 SPH find?
L29 SPH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: play in o/s steering rack end...

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